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RMFE - 18 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Torino Vucko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Badr Hari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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260 lbs
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238 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Cuts easily |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Torino Vucko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Badr Hari!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Patrick Alders and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hari instigates a clinch.
Hari utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Hari changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Vucko fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Hari shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Vucko as he jumps to the side.
Hari gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Hari.
Hari prevents Vucko from breaking the clinch.
Hari lands a takedown into guard.
Vucko is breathing heavily.
Hari connects with a couple of short punches.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hari gets to his feet - Vucko follows without any prompting.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Vucko keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Torino Vucko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Badr Hari.
Hari looks for a takedown but Vucko sprawls well.
Hari shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Vucko defends it nicely.
Hari forces Vucko back against the cage and clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vucko wants to break free but Hari has control.
Hari breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hari closes the distance and pushes Vucko back into the cage.
Hari lands a knee to the body.
Hari manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Vucko postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Hari is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Vucko, into his guard.
Hari drops back looking for a leg! Vucko is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Vucko manages to kick Hari off! Hari jumps back into Vucko's guard.
Hari throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vucko wants to stand but Hari is controlling the position.
Hari not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Vucko on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Vucko tries to get out of the position.
Hari advances position into side control!
Hari staying calm.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
I looks like Hari might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Hari lands a decent elbow from side control.
Vucko knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hari on the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Hari decides to stand up, so the ref orders Vucko to his feet.
Hari lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hari swinging wildly here.
Vucko tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Vucko misses with a combination
and Hari counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Hari landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Hari pulls guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hari pushes Vucko off and scrambles back to his feet.
Hari takes the fight into the clinch.
Hari drops down looking for an ankle pick but Vucko pulls his leg out and moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Badr Hari dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Hari has Vucko up against the cage in a clinch.
Hari has Vucko pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Vucko manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Hari pressing his opponent against the cage.
Vucko working hard to break the clinch.
Hari holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Hari prevents Vucko from breaking the clinch.
Hari breaks the clinch.
Hari moves into range and clinches up with Vucko.
Hari wants a takedown but no success here.
Vucko wants to get back to striking at distance but Hari won't allow it.
Vucko wants to get back to striking at distance but Hari won't allow it.
Hari pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hari forces Vucko back against the cage and clinches.
Hari goes for a takedown in the clinch but Vucko prevents it.
Torino Vucko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Badr Hari.
Hari can't get the takedown.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hari looking for a takedown.
Hari lands a good knee to the midsection. Vucko won't want to take too many of those.
Hari lands a damaging elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A knee to the head by Hari.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Vucko tries to break the clinch but Hari is controlling the position.
A frustrated look appears on Vucko's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Hari prevents Vucko from breaking the clinch.
Hari tries for a takedown but Vucko manages to get underhooks.
Vucko wants to break free but Hari has control.
Vucko is trying to break free.
Hari breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Vucko misses with a combination
and Hari counters by clinching up.
Hari wants a takedown.
Hari tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Hari looking to throw knees to the head but Vucko is blocking nicely.
Hari manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Vucko throwing strikes from guard but Hari blocks nicely.
Vucko missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Vucko throws a strike but Hari rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Hari controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hari stands up over Vucko, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hari prevents Vucko from getting back to his feet.
Hari showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hari passes Vucko's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Hari controlling the pace.
Vucko has hold of Hari's hands but Hari slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Hari works his way into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hari moves into full mount!
Vucko has given up his back, trying to stand up. Not clever.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hari is working the ground and pound. Can Vucko escape?
Hari controls the action.
Hari is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Vucko defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
I would not like to be Vucko right now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Badr Hari showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Hari clinches with his opponent.
Hari pressing his opponent against the cage.
Vucko is trying to break the clinch but Hari is controlling him.
Nice elbow from Hari.
It looks like Torino Vucko has been cut.
Hari keeps control of Vucko as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hari jumps guard and drags Vucko to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Hari manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Hari has Vucko up against the cage in a clinch.
Hari tries for a takedown but Vucko manages to get underhooks.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Hari.
Hari using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Vucko wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hari's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Torino Vucko is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hari bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The referee asks Hari politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Hari prefers to stall for the moment though.
Vucko wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hari controlling from side mount.
Hari scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Vucko to see if he's OK.
Vucko is being controlled here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Badr Hari.
Hari instigates a clinch.
Hari connects with a nasty looking knee right to Vucko's face.
Vucko prevents a takedown attempt there.
Badr Hari seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A knee to the head by Hari.
Hari unloads a knee to the mid-section. Vucko lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Hari landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Hari's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hari clinches up against the cage.
Hari creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Vucko's defenses.
Hari lands a nice knee to the body.
Hari can't get the takedown.
Torino Vucko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Badr Hari.
Vucko has had enough of the clinch but Hari keeps him there for the moment.
Hari goes for a takedown in the clinch but Vucko prevents it.
Vucko is trying to break the clinch but Hari is controlling him.
Hari is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hari lands a knee to the body.
Vucko wants to break free but Hari has control.
Hari tries for a takedown. No joy.
Hari gets control of Vucko's arms and successfully pulls guard. Hari will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Hari is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Hari pulls guard.
Vucko postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Hari is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Vucko, into his guard.
Hari controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Vucko wants to stand up but Hari is controlling him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hari's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Hari stands and throws Vucko's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Vucko wants to get back to his feet.
Vucko is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Torino Vucko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Badr Hari is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vucko is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Badr Hari comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hari has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Badr Hari!
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Undercard bout
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Maxi Rodriguez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Clessie Cummins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Clessie Cummins will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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200 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Good chin |
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Brawler
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Maxi Rodriguez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Clessie Cummins!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Wagner Zegers and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rodriguez closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Cummins quickly recovers to half guard.
Cummins missing with punches from the bottom.
Cummins is looking for a sweep. Rodriguez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Cummins really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rodriguez. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Rodriguez wants to free his trapped foot but Cummins is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Cummins is looking to control Rodriguez's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Cummins avoid being mounted?
Rodriguez has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Rodriguez is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Cummins is forced to tap! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Maxi Rodriguez!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Royce Bosco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Erik Weiss (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Erik Weiss told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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145 lbs
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134 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Good chin |
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Decent boxing
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Royce Bosco!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Erik Weiss!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Paulsen Ambrosius and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bosco misses with a wild body shot.
Weiss tries to clinch up.
Weiss fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bosco.
Weiss looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Weiss wants to clinch.
Weiss misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Bosco counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Weiss chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Bosco fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Weiss avoids it really well and circles away.
Weiss uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bosco.
Bosco circles away from the clinch attempt.
Weiss throws a series of punches but Bosco moves out of range.
Bosco scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Weiss tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bosco keeps the fight on the outside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bosco swats away the attempt to clinch by Weiss.
Weiss falls off balance throwing a combination
and Bosco counters with a nice body shot.
Erik Weiss is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bosco lands with an uppercut that bounces Weiss off the cage and back into rage.
Bosco misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Bosco circles away from the clinch attempt
and Bosco counters with a stiff right hand.
A left and a right from Weiss both land. Nice combination.
Weiss is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Weiss throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bosco counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Weiss throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bosco counters with a nice body shot.
Weiss pushes Bosco up against the cage in a clinch.
Weiss breaks the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bosco changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Weiss tries to avoid it but Bosco manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Weiss to the ground. Weiss escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Royce Bosco. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Weiss pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bosco looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Weiss lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bosco circles away quickly and effectively.
Weiss swats away the attempt to clinch by Bosco.
Weiss swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Weiss throws a series of punches but Bosco moves out of range.
Bosco misses the shot to the body.
Bosco swats away the attempt to clinch by Weiss.
Weiss takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by Weiss there.
Bosco jabs at Weiss's body.
Weiss throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bosco counters with a left to the body.
Weiss works Bosco's body with a nice hook.
Weiss misses with a combination
letting Bosco counter with a right hand.
Bosco swats away the attempt to clinch by Weiss.
Bosco scores with a hook to the body. Weiss takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bosco is looking to wear down Weiss with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Weiss tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Bosco counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Bosco stuns Weiss with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Weiss tries to clinch up.
Weiss moves in looking to clinch but Bosco pushes him off.
A head kick misses from Weiss.
Weiss moves into the clinch.
Weiss has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Bosco tries for a takedown. No joy.
Bosco has Weiss pressed against the cage, preventing Weiss from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Weiss tries to break free but Bosco pushes him back against the cage.
Weiss tries to break the clinch but Bosco is controlling the position.
Weiss lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bosco tries to break the clinch but Weiss is controlling the position.
Weiss leaning his opponent against the cage.
Weiss prevents Bosco from breaking the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Erik Weiss dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Weiss wants to clinch
and Bosco counters with a series of strikes. Weiss will be more careful next time no doubt.
Bosco misses with a body shot.
Weiss is looking to clinch but Bosco is avoiding it.
Weiss looks to land a right hand but Bosco moved out of range.
Weiss is looking to clinch.
Weiss is looking to clinch but Bosco is avoiding it.
Weiss swings away with a body shot that misses
and Bosco counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Bosco looks for a takedown but Weiss sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bosco circles away from the clinch attempt.
Weiss throws a head kick but Bosco moves out of range.
Weiss lands a nice looking body shot.
Weiss moves into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Weiss manages to break the clinch.
Weiss tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Weiss throws a combination that misses
and Bosco counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Weiss thinking.
Weiss misses with a shot to the body
and Bosco counters with a right hand to the body.
Bosco blocks a head kick by Weiss.
Weiss avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bosco misses with a body shot
and Weiss holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Bosco prevents Weiss from breaking the clinch.
Weiss pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bosco fails with a takedown attempt.
Bosco bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Weiss wants to control but Bosco postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Weiss is not content to let Bosco control the position.
Bosco is trying to get an arm triangle but Weiss is defending well.
Bosco thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Bosco taking a break here but Weiss is having none of it and regains half guard.
Weiss wants to improve his position but Bosco is controlling well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bosco is working for a submission of some sort.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bosco is looking for a kimura but Weiss is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bosco to get the leverage.
Bosco is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Weiss is looking to control Bosco's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Weiss avoid being mounted?
Weiss has one foot on Bosco's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Weiss misses with a hook to the body
and Bosco counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Weiss looks to score with a jab to the body but Bosco is just out of range.
Bosco rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Weiss moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Weiss checks a leg kick nicely.
Bosco ducks under a wild hook from Weiss.
Bosco tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Weiss was well out of range. Poor timing from Bosco.
Weiss tries a head kick but it misses.
Bosco ducks under a wild hook from Weiss.
Bosco swats away the attempt to clinch by Weiss.
Bosco shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Weiss defends it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Royce Bosco will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Weiss takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Weiss throws a series of strikes that have Bosco backpedaling.
Bosco scores with a jab to the jaw.
Bosco avoids a punch combination nicely.
Weiss moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Weiss throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bosco counters with a one-two to the body.
Bosco misses with a hook to the body
and Weiss counters with a nice uppercut.
Bosco uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Weiss has time to react.
Weiss tries to clinch there but Bosco circles away.
Weiss tries to clinch there but Bosco circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Weiss as Bosco shoots in.
Weiss is looking to score with low kicks.
Weiss uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bosco.
Weiss tries to clinch but Bosco is having none of it.
Weiss wants to clinch up but Bosco keeps it at a distance.
Weiss throws a jab when Bosco was well out of range.
Bosco swats away the attempt to clinch by Weiss.
Bosco drives through and clinches with Weiss against the cage.
Weiss manages to break the clinch.
Erik Weiss seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Weiss tries to clinch but Bosco is having none of it.
Bosco is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Weiss lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Bosco circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Weiss pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Erik Weiss seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Weiss misses with an uppercut. Bosco saw that one coming.
Bosco avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Weiss takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Weiss throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bosco counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Weiss throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bosco counters with a nice uppercut.
Bosco lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Bosco is looking to land body kicks.
Weiss defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bosco.
The fight stays on the outside here - Weiss looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Weiss forces Bosco back against the cage and clinches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Weiss's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bosco wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Weiss throws a combination that misses
and Bosco counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A swing and a miss from Weiss.
Weiss tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bosco shoots in and drives through. Weiss sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Royce Bosco. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Weiss tries to clinch there but Bosco circles away.
Bosco looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Weiss tries to close the distance and clinch but Bosco swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bosco shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Weiss sprawls well. Weiss wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bosco gets slowly back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bosco blocks a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Bosco fails with the takedown
and Weiss makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Weiss throws a sloppy head kick and Bosco moves out of range easily.
Weiss throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Bosco misses with a body shot.
Weiss tries to close the distance and clinch but Bosco swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Weiss throws out a leg kick but Bosco moves out of range and Weiss only half commits.
Bosco is looking to clinch but Weiss is avoiding it.
Weiss throws a right hand that Bosco ducks under and follows up with a left that Bosco also avoids with ease.
No luck for Bosco with that takedown attempt.
Weiss is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Erik Weiss comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Weiss has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Erik Weiss!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Zenon Garbaty (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Floyd Chapman II (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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145 lbs
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Zenon Garbaty!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Floyd Chapman II!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Wagner Zegers and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chapman II changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Garbaty tries to avoid it but Chapman II manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Garbaty to the ground. Garbaty escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Chapman II looks for a takedown but Garbaty sprawls well.
Garbaty is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Chapman II's half guard.
Garbaty is looking for a kimura here.
Garbaty is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Garbaty looking for a submission but Chapman II manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Garbaty drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Chapman II dives on top into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chapman II trying to control but Garbaty is working from the bottom.
Chapman II sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Garbaty's guard.
Garbaty is looking to improve his position.
Chapman II is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Garbaty trying to get back to full guard but Chapman II takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Garbaty is squirming around, avoiding Chapman II's attempts to control the action.
Garbaty is looking to improve his position but Chapman II isn't that keen on the idea.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chapman II with a couple of short strikes.
Chapman II lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Garbaty hang on?
Garbaty is wriggling around trying to escape.
Garbaty is working hard here to advance position.
Chapman II landing strikes, looking to finish!
Garbaty knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Chapman II on the ground.
Garbaty really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The referee warns Garbaty that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garbaty keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Chapman II unloading with bombs!
Chapman II wants to control the pace but Garbaty is squirming around nicely.
Chapman II looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Chapman II landing strikes from the mount and Garbaty is in trouble!
Garbaty in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Garbaty tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Garbaty taking shots to the head.
Chapman II working the ground and pound effectively.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chapman II prevents Garbaty from getting the reversal.
Chapman II scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Garbaty?
Chapman II is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Chapman II looking to finish Garbaty with some ground and pound. This is bad for Garbaty!
Chapman II with a couple of short strikes.
Garbaty is bucking up trying to escape but Chapman II cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Garbaty bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Chapman II has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Garbaty postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Chapman II is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Garbaty, into his guard.
Garbaty is breathing heavily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chapman II working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Floyd Chapman II dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Garbaty shoots in and bounces Chapman II off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Garbaty drops back, looking for a kneebar! Chapman II looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Chapman II looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Chapman II!
Chapman II trying to control the action but Garbaty is working from the bottom.
Chapman II cracks Garbaty with a big elbow.
Garbaty on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Garbaty tries to get out of the position.
Garbaty is looking for a sweep.
Chapman II tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Chapman II has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Garbaty manages to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garbaty is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Chapman II seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Garbaty does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Chapman II moves nicely into side control.
Garbaty is looking for a sweep.
Chapman II lands a nice forearm strike.
Garbaty is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Chapman II is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Garbaty tries to reverse the position but Chapman II maintains control.
Chapman II working the ground and pound effectively.
Chapman II landing strikes from the mount and Garbaty is in trouble!
Chapman II unloading with bombs!
Garbaty sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Chapman II.
Chapman II scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Garbaty is trying to control but can't.
Garbaty taking some punishment here, with Chapman II in his half guard.
Chapman II is breathing heavily.
Garbaty wants to get back to full guard.
Chapman II is trying to control. Garbaty wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Garbaty wants to get back to full guard but Chapman II has passed into side control.
Chapman II prevents Garbaty from getting the reversal.
Chapman II lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Chapman II postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Garbaty looks a forlorn figure.
Garbaty is working to get back to half guard.
Chapman II has hold of Garbaty's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Garbaty manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chapman II lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Garbaty hang on?
Chapman II working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Chapman II is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Garbaty is surviving well by controlling Chapman II's body position as best he can.
Garbaty is in all sorts of trouble here.
Floyd Chapman II has got the better of the ground game so far.
Garbaty sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Garbaty manages to get to full guard.
Garbaty tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garbaty is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Chapman II is looking to stand up but Garbaty won't let him.
Chapman II stopping the sweep attempt from Garbaty.
Garbaty keeping moving, preventing Chapman II from controlling successfully.
Chapman II avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Chapman II cracks Garbaty with a solid left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Floyd Chapman II showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Chapman II with a poor takedown
and Garbaty counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Chapman II's guard now.
Garbaty drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Chapman II manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Garbaty has Chapman II in his guard.
Garbaty looking for a sweep. Not yet Garbaty, not yet.
Garbaty has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Chapman II has passed into side control.
Chapman II working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Garbaty is looking for a sweep.
Chapman II lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Garbaty down.
Garbaty sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Garbaty is trying to get back to full guard.
Chapman II is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Garbaty is just riding it out for now. Chapman II eventually gives up the hold.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garbaty tries to roll over but Chapman II keeps him under control.
Chapman II seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Chapman II looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Garbaty with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Garbaty actively working from the bottom here.
Chapman II landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Chapman II is controlling the pace.
Chapman II slips a nice elbow through Garbaty's hands, connecting with Garbaty's forehead.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Garbaty gets back to full guard.
Garbaty is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Chapman II is trying to control but can't.
Garbaty is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Chapman II is just riding it out for now. Garbaty eventually gives up the hold.
Garbaty is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Chapman II defends it well.
Garbaty looking for a submission but Chapman II manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garbaty drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Chapman II manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Garbaty has Chapman II in his guard.
Chapman II forces his way into half guard.
Garbaty won't allow Chapman II to pass to mount.
Garbaty is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Chapman II is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Garbaty sees it coming and defends easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Chapman II landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Chapman II seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Chapman II works his foot free and advances to mount.
Garbaty is in all sorts of trouble here.
Garbaty takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Chapman II sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Garbaty working to try and regain half guard.
Zenon Garbaty has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Garbaty bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Floyd Chapman II.
I've got Chapman II winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Floyd Chapman II!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Lumnummoon Chamoukpetch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Pierce (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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160 lbs
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150 lbs
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Lumnummoon Chamoukpetch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Paul Pierce!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Paul Aken and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chamoukpetch throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Chamoukpetch stuffs the takedown.
Chamoukpetch clinches with his opponent.
Chamoukpetch manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Chamoukpetch landing knees to the head.
Chamoukpetch connects with a nasty looking knee right to Pierce's face.
Chamoukpetch putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Pierce in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Chamoukpetch pulls Pierce into guard.
Chamoukpetch wants to sweep but no luck.
Pierce stands up from Chamoukpetch's guard - Pierce perhaps looking for a knockout.
Chamoukpetch checks a low kick from Pierce.
Chamoukpetch tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Chamoukpetch looks for a takedown but Pierce sprawls well.
Chamoukpetch tries to clinch up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chamoukpetch wants to clinch.
Chamoukpetch fails with an attempt to clinch.
Pierce wants to clinch
and Chamoukpetch holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Chamoukpetch using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Chamoukpetch with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Chamoukpetch lands a knee to the head.
Chamoukpetch dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Chamoukpetch lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Chamoukpetch successfully pulls guard.
Chamoukpetch on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Chamoukpetch tries to get out of the position.
Chamoukpetch can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Pierce controls the pace.
Chamoukpetch trying to keep a closed guard but Pierce is proving a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pierce trying to control but Chamoukpetch is working from the bottom.
Pierce pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chamoukpetch is keeping the position for now.
Chamoukpetch working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Pierce.
Pierce throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pierce wants to stand but Chamoukpetch is controlling his posture from full guard.
Pierce stands up and waves to Chamoukpetch to follow him.
Chamoukpetch darts in trying to clinch
and Pierce counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Pierce is trying to control the action in half guard but Chamoukpetch is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Still in half guard, Pierce seems content to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pierce seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Chamoukpetch does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Chamoukpetch wants to control but Pierce is keeping busy.
Chamoukpetch is staying active underneath Pierce, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Pierce might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Chamoukpetch kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Paul Pierce has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Pierce is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Chamoukpetch closes the distance and clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Paul Pierce will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Chamoukpetch tries to clinch but Pierce moves away
and Pierce holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Pierce tries to break free but Chamoukpetch pushes him back against the cage.
Pierce wants a takedown.
Chamoukpetch utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Chamoukpetch misses with a knee strike.
Chamoukpetch tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Chamoukpetch scores with a knee to the head.
Chamoukpetch lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Chamoukpetch content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Pierce has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Chamoukpetch is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Pierce takes a knee to the side of the body.
Chamoukpetch lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Pierce wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Chamoukpetch misses with a knee strike.
Chamoukpetch tries a knee to the head but Pierce blocks it.
The referee calls for Chamoukpetch to work.
Pierce takes a knee right on the jaw!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Pierce missing with knees to the body.
Chamoukpetch prevents a takedown attempt there.
Lumnummoon Chamoukpetch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Pierce.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pierce with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Chamoukpetch prevents the takedown attempt.
Chamoukpetch throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Pierce blocks it with crossed arms.
Pierce drops down looking for an ankle pick but Chamoukpetch pulls his leg out and moves away.
Chamoukpetch fails with an attempt to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Chamoukpetch looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Chamoukpetch moves into range and clinches up with Pierce.
Chamoukpetch lands a damaging elbow.
Chamoukpetch lands an elbow that stopped Pierce in his tracks for a moment.
Chamoukpetch lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Chamoukpetch with a knee to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Chamoukpetch obliges.
Pierce is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chamoukpetch drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Pierce gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Chamoukpetch is struggling to control the position.
Chamoukpetch breaks from the clinch.
Chamoukpetch lands with a kick to the ribs.
Horrible takedown by Pierce or perhaps it was just good defense by Chamoukpetch which made him look bad.
Pierce closes the distance and clinches.
Chamoukpetch tries to pull guard but Pierce won't allow it.
Chamoukpetch decides to pull guard.
Pierce throws a big right hand that misses.
Pierce tries to stand but Chamoukpetch is controlling from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Pierce accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Pierce tries to free his leg and advance position but Chamoukpetch is retaining full guard.
Chamoukpetch wants to stand and escape but Pierce is having none of it.
Pierce forces his way into half guard.
Pierce controlling the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Pierce wants to control but Chamoukpetch is keeping him busy.
Pierce is looking to stall here but Chamoukpetch recovers full guard.
Chamoukpetch knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Pierce on the ground.
Pierce gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lumnummoon Chamoukpetch dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Chamoukpetch is looking to clinch.
Chamoukpetch is looking to clinch.
Chamoukpetch's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Chamoukpetch duly obliges.
Chamoukpetch tries to clinch up.
A solid leg kick lands there for Chamoukpetch.
Lumnummoon Chamoukpetch is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Chamoukpetch looks to land a combination. Pierce sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Chamoukpetch pushes Pierce up against the cage in a clinch.
Chamoukpetch manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Chamoukpetch tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Pierce missing with knees to the body.
Chamoukpetch lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Pierce is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Chamoukpetch pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Pierce is trying to break free.
Pierce has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Chamoukpetch is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Chamoukpetch's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Chamoukpetch tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Pierce takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chamoukpetch drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Pierce has a closed guard, preventing Chamoukpetch from standing up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pierce wants to stand and escape but Chamoukpetch is having none of it.
Pierce keeping moving, preventing Chamoukpetch from controlling successfully.
Pierce controls Chamoukpetch momentarily but Chamoukpetch frees himself.
Chamoukpetch wants to get up but he can't break Pierce's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Chamoukpetch being controlled here momentarily.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Lumnummoon Chamoukpetch.
Pierce slaps away a takedown attempt from Chamoukpetch, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pierce circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Chamoukpetch, right into the meat.
Pierce closes the distance and pushes Chamoukpetch back into the cage.
Chamoukpetch stops a takedown attempt from Pierce.
Lumnummoon Chamoukpetch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Pierce.
Pierce is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Chamoukpetch pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Pierce is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Chamoukpetch pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Chamoukpetch fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Chamoukpetch lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chamoukpetch prevents a takedown attempt there.
Chamoukpetch lands an elbow just above Pierce 's eye.
Chamoukpetch throws a knee to the head but misses.
Chamoukpetch misses with a knee to the head.
Chamoukpetch is pressed up against the cage. Pierce has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Chamoukpetch down to the mat. Chamoukpetch avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Chamoukpetch shoots in looking for a takedown. Pierce tries to sprawl out of it but Chamoukpetch keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Pierce manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Pierce gets a takedown into half guard.
Pierce controlling the action here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pierce thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Chamoukpetch's head.
Chamoukpetch trying to control from the bottom.
Pierce passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Chamoukpetch!
Pierce punching from mount but Chamoukpetch doing a good job of avoiding damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lumnummoon Chamoukpetch showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Chamoukpetch has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:28
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lumnummoon Chamoukpetch!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Andres Iniesta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Soufian Fekar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Iniesta comes to the cage accompanied by Eminem - No Love ft. Lil Wayne. Fekar has chosen Down on me as his entrance music. This should be a great matchup!
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174 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Andres Iniesta!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Soufian Fekar!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Radbod Blank and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Iniesta lands a big head kick that sends Fekar tumbling to the mat! Iniesta takes a step backwards and waves Fekar back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Fekar is rocked!
It looks like Soufian Fekar has been cut.
A head kick by Iniesta - that's a beauty! Fekar is out but he's somehow still standing... he's going... going... gone. Like a drunk walking down the middle of the road, the inevitable face plant follows and the delayed knockout arrives. Even Iniesta can't help but laugh at the bizarre end to this one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Andres Iniesta!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Josh Guy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Losefa Tuilagi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Losefa Tuilagi told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Josh Guy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Losefa Tuilagi!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Radbod Blank and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Guy shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Tuilagi pinned against the cage. Tuilagi gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Guy motions for Tuilagi to come forward. Guy throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Guy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Horrible takedown by Guy or perhaps it was just good defense by Tuilagi which made him look bad.
Guy fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Josh Guy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tuilagi doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Guy counters with a single leg into guard. Tuilagi didn't expect that.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Tuilagi can do anything to dispel that myth.
Tuilagi has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Guy tries to stand but Tuilagi is controlling from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tuilagi wants to sweep here but Guy controlling him for the moment.
Tuilagi is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Guy has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Tuilagi is proving hard to escape from.
Guy stands and steps away. Tuilagi gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Tuilagi tries to close the distance and clinch up but Guy swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tuilagi tries to clinch but Guy moves out of range.
Tuilagi throws a one two combo.
It looks like Josh Guy has been cut.
Guy is breathing heavily.
Tuilagi clinches but Guy breaks the clinch
and Guy counters with a single leg into guard. Tuilagi didn't expect that.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tuilagi pushes Guy off and gets back to his feet.
Guy doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Tuilagi counters with a left and a right... and another left... and another!! That last one turned off the lights! Guy has no idea who he is and is as he gazes up at the spotlights. Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Losefa Tuilagi!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Math R (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and De Ezel van de Reuzel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). van de Reuzel has chosen For A Few Dollars More as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. De Ezel van de Reuzel told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Math R!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, De Ezel van de Reuzel!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Albert Achterberg and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
van de Reuzel wants to clinch up but R keeps it at a distance.
van de Reuzel fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
R misses with a kick to the body.
R tries a head kick but it misses.
R misses with a hook. van de Reuzel ducked under it nicely.
A left and a right from R both land. Nice combination.
It looks like De Ezel van de Reuzel has been cut.
van de Reuzel shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says R as he avoids it easily.
van de Reuzel is trying hard to land a takedown here. R sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Math R has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of De Ezel van de Reuzel.
R throws a head kick that misses.
De Ezel van de Reuzel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
van de Reuzel shoots in for a takedown but R shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
van de Reuzel drives through and clinches with R against the cage.
van de Reuzel is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
R misses with some punches.
van de Reuzel drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
R swings away with an uppercut that misses.
R stalling in the clinch but van de Reuzel improves position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by van de Reuzel.
van de Reuzel softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
R lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
van de Reuzel has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. R avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
R stops a takedown attempt from van de Reuzel.
van de Reuzel looks gassed!
R wants to break free but van de Reuzel has control.
van de Reuzel tries for a takedown. No joy.
R working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
R lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of van de Reuzel backwards.
R fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
van de Reuzel wants a takedown but no success here.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by van de Reuzel as R tries to tie him up.
R lands with a short punch from the clinch.
R misses with a short punch on the inside.
R gets underhooks to prevent van de Reuzel's takedown attempt.
van de Reuzel blocks an uppercut.
R stops a takedown attempt from van de Reuzel.
van de Reuzel takes a shot to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by R.
R swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from R fails to land.
R lands an uppercut.
R lands on the inside with an uppercut.
R working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
R is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for R.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
R prevents a takedown attempt there.
R gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from van de Reuzel.
R working aggressively here.
R escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Horrible takedown by van de Reuzel or perhaps it was just good defense by R which made him look bad.
R throws a quick inside leg kick.
R thows a body kick. van de Reuzel tries to catch it but that hurt him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
van de Reuzel moves out of range as R throws a body kick.
Good standup being displayed there by R as he connects with a hook.
van de Reuzel slips a jab and a cross from R.
R misses with a body kick.
van de Reuzel tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but R swivels and escapes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
R leaves van de Reuzel with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
van de Reuzel avoids the head kick by R.
van de Reuzel moves out of range of the body kick from R.
R throws a right and a left that both miss.
R tried to score with a low kick but van de Reuzel checks it.
van de Reuzel looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? R is fending him off so far but van de Reuzel persists. Nope, R circles away and we're back to standing.
R takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Math R is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
van de Reuzel fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
R tries to land a front kick but van de Reuzel steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
van de Reuzel fails with the takedown.
van de Reuzel is trying desperately to land a takedown but R is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for van de Reuzel.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
R throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
R smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
R misses with a two punch combination.
van de Reuzel tries to clinch up but R circles away and keeps his distance.
van de Reuzel shoots for a double leg takedown but R sprawls well. He's pushed van de Reuzel's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
R looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
van de Reuzel throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around R's waist but R gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing van de Reuzel off to one side.
R lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
van de Reuzel avoids the head kick by R.
R throws a combination. van de Reuzel tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
R misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Math R dominated that round.
The cut man is working on De Ezel van de Reuzel's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
R misses with a hook. van de Reuzel ducked under it nicely.
van de Reuzel fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. R sprawls well initially but van de Reuzel persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
van de Reuzel passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for R!
R is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
R wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by van de Reuzel.
van de Reuzel looking to finish with strikes here!
R is trying to stand up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
van de Reuzel lands a big elbow.
van de Reuzel in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
van de Reuzel breaks from R's wrist control and lands an elbow.
van de Reuzel lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
van de Reuzel thowing shots but they're missing.
van de Reuzel landing strikes from the mount.
van de Reuzel postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. R looks a forlorn figure.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
van de Reuzel looking to ground and pound but R is blocking nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
van de Reuzel thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
van de Reuzel has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of R's face.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
van de Reuzel looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
van de Reuzel thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
R on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if R tries to get out of the position.
van de Reuzel landing strikes, looking to finish!
van de Reuzel throws some wild stikes that R manages to avoid easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
van de Reuzel landing punches.
van de Reuzel working away from the top, dropping strikes.
A nice elbow there by van de Reuzel.
De Ezel van de Reuzel has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
R really wants to buck van de Reuzel off and get back to his feet.
van de Reuzel putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, van de Reuzel cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
R taking shots to the head.
R's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
van de Reuzel is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. R can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
R knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for van de Reuzel on the ground.
van de Reuzel landing punches.
R is rocked!
van de Reuzel landing punches.
Oh R is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
van de Reuzel landing strikes from the mount and R is in trouble!
van de Reuzel landing punches.
R seems to have got his legs back now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
van de Reuzel cracks R with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
van de Reuzel lands a big shot there that rocks R but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
van de Reuzel cracks R with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
van de Reuzel pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
van de Reuzel controlling his opponent.
R might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
R is squirming around, avoiding van de Reuzel's attempts to control the action.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
van de Reuzel lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
van de Reuzel throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
De Ezel van de Reuzel showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on De Ezel van de Reuzel's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
van de Reuzel closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
van de Reuzel has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
van de Reuzel throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
R regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from van de Reuzel.
van de Reuzel loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
van de Reuzel missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
van de Reuzel wants to control from the top but R keeps moving.
van de Reuzel with a flurry of punches that miss.
van de Reuzel trying to control the position from guard on top but R is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
van de Reuzel sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
R preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
van de Reuzel trying to control but R is working from the bottom.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. De Ezel van de Reuzel wasn't active enough on the ground.
R stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and R wants it to stay on the feet.
van de Reuzel moves in looking to clinch but R pushes him off.
R looks to throw the jab but van de Reuzel is out of range.
van de Reuzel shoots in looking for a takedown. R tries to sprawl out of it but van de Reuzel keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. R manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
van de Reuzel fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
R keeps the fight on the outside.
R lands a two punch combo.
van de Reuzel shoots for a takedown but R saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Math R has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of De Ezel van de Reuzel.
A head kick misses from R.
R staying out of range there.
Math R is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
van de Reuzel closes the distance and clinches up with R, looking for a takedown. van de Reuzel pushes R against the cage but R circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
van de Reuzel is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
R scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
R throws a nice looking combination but van de Reuzel bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
van de Reuzel shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says R as he avoids it easily.
van de Reuzel fails with a takedown attempt.
R lets loose with a powerful body kick. van de Reuzel will feel that in the morning.
van de Reuzel takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
R throws a looping overhand right but van de Reuzel ducks down to avoid it.
R stalks van de Reuzel and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into van de Reuzel's face. van de Reuzel staggers backwards, shaken.
This has been an exciting period of action!
R misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
R throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Good leg kick by R there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
van de Reuzel closes the distance and clinches up with R, looking for a takedown. van de Reuzel pushes R against the cage but R circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
R moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
R stuns van de Reuzel with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A nice combination there by R.
That has opened up De Ezel van de Reuzel's cut even more.
van de Reuzel shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. R defends it nicely.
van de Reuzel shoots in for a takedown but R shows good takedown defense.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
R throws a head kick but van de Reuzel moves out of range.
van de Reuzel shoots in for a takedown but R shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Math R is winning the standup battle so far.
A telegraphed right hand from van de Reuzel misses the target.
And that's the end of the fight!
Math R showed his dominance in that final round.
I think R has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 28:27
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 28:27
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 28:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Math R!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Purple Haze (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thaddius Weatherbury (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Purple Haze!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Thaddius Weatherbury!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Radbod Blank and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Haze looks to land a combination but Weatherbury avoids it well.
Haze takes a kick to the side of the head.
It looks like Purple Haze has been cut.
Weatherbury lands with a kick to the temple. Haze shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Weatherbury misses with a head kick.
A head kick misses from Weatherbury.
A combination from Haze does no damage.
Haze shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Haze was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Haze looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Haze stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Haze scores a takedown into full mount!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Weatherbury tries to hold on but Haze pushes him away.
Weatherbury has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Haze's lack of action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Weatherbury wants to control but Haze is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Haze is looking to advance position but Weatherbury won't allow it.
Haze missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Haze thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Haze looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Weatherbury tries to get to full guard but Haze has control of the leg.
Haze has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Haze is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Weatherbury is just riding it out for now. Haze eventually gives up the hold.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Weatherbury is refusing to be controlled, as Haze sits in half guard.
Haze is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Weatherbury doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Haze.
Weatherbury tries to kick Haze off but Haze keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Weatherbury tries to roll over but Haze keeps him under control.
Weatherbury wants to get back to his feet.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Weatherbury can do anything to dispel that myth.
Haze not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Haze lands with a punch from half guard.
Haze wants to take a breather but Weatherbury is having none of it.
Haze is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Haze is looking for a kimura here.
Haze throwing shots but Weatherbury is blocking nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Haze is working for a submission of some sort.
Haze missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Haze lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Purple Haze dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Purple Haze's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Haze misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Weatherbury tries to land a front kick but Haze steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Haze rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Weatherbury moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Haze steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Weatherbury.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Haze checks a leg kick.
Weatherbury misses with a head kick.
Weatherbury plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Haze avoids the head kick by Weatherbury.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Weatherbury.
No joy there for Haze, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Weatherbury checks a leg kick.
Haze misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Weatherbury throws a sloppy head kick and Haze moves out of range easily.
Weatherbury throws a head kick that misses.
Weatherbury throws a head kick that misses.
Weatherbury on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Haze. Haze obviously looking to wear him down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haze avoids the head kick by Weatherbury.
A looping hook to the body misses from Weatherbury. Haze does a little dance to reset his feet.
Weatherbury tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Weatherbury tries a head kick but it misses.
Weatherbury avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Weatherbury misses with a straight right.
Haze scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Haze pushes Weatherbury up against the cage in a clinch.
Weatherbury wants to break free but Haze has control.
Haze keeps control of Weatherbury as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Weatherbury stops a takedown attempt from Haze.
Haze tries for a takedown. No joy.
Haze fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Purple Haze. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Weatherbury content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Weatherbury working hard to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haze turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Haze misses with the ground and pound.
Haze taking a break here but Weatherbury is having none of it and regains half guard.
Weatherbury is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Haze not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Haze wants to pass to mount but Weatherbury is defending the position.
Weatherbury misses with some strikes from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Weatherbury pushes Haze off looking to stand but Haze dives back in and keeps control.
Haze not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Haze is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Weatherbury has managed to free his arm - good work.
Haze works his foot free and advances to mount.
Weatherbury is breathing heavily.
Haze get's back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Weatherbury scores with a nice body kick.
Haze is looking to clinch.
Haze shoots for a double leg takedown but Weatherbury sprawls well. He's pushed Haze's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Weatherbury is trying hard to land a takedown here. Haze sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Haze stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Weatherbury.
The fight stays on the outside here - Haze looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Haze closes the distance and clinches.
Weatherbury breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Thaddius Weatherbury seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Weatherbury throws a head kick but Haze moves out of range.
Weatherbury tries to score with a low kick but Haze moves his leg out of the way.
Haze swings for the body but Weatherbury moves out of range.
Haze fails to land with a series of punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Purple Haze will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Purple Haze's cut.
That's time! Haze's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Weatherbury throws a head kick that misses.
A combination from Haze does no damage.
A head kick misses from Weatherbury.
Weatherbury throws a head kick but Haze moves out of range.
Haze tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Weatherbury throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Haze misses with a wild combination.
Haze throws a series of punches but Weatherbury moves out of range.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Haze, right into the meat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haze throws a series of punches but Weatherbury avoids them all with ease.
Weatherbury pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Haze lands an overhand right.
Weatherbury leaves Haze with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Weatherbury pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haze lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Weatherbury circles away quickly and effectively.
Weatherbury falls off balance throwing a combination
and Haze counters with a leg kick.
Weatherbury throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Haze was covering up waiting for the punch and Weatherbury finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Weatherbury takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Haze trying to keep a closed guard but Weatherbury is proving a slippery customer.
Haze is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Weatherbury is aware though and is defending well.
Weatherbury pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Haze is keeping the position for now.
Haze lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Weatherbury!
Haze thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haze trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The referee warns Weatherbury that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Weatherbury tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Weatherbury is trying to stand up.
Haze tries to control but Weatherbury wriggling away.
Haze thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haze lands a heavy elbow.
Haze content just to control the position here.
Weatherbury tries to buck Haze off but he can't manage it.
Haze throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Weatherbury because Haze loaded up on that one.
Haze can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Weatherbury is looking to escape.
Haze scoring with strikes but Weatherbury is staying in there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Haze tries to control but Weatherbury wriggling away.
Haze thowing shots but they're missing.
Haze trying to control but Weatherbury is having none of it.
Weatherbury wants to control but Haze is having none of it.
Thaddius Weatherbury has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Purple Haze is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Haze looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
And that's the end of the fight!
Purple Haze showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Haze, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:28
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Purple Haze!
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